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Wendi Bekoe

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Since the age of 16 I have been all about Media and Entertainment, which is something that came to me randomly, as all I remember is my desire to be a fashion designer when I was younger! I am currently

Since the age of 16 I have been all about Media and Entertainment, which is something that came to me randomly, as all I remember is my desire to be a fashion designer when I was younger! I am currently a freelance writer for a men’s lifestyle magazine called ‘Candy Mag’, and I have written biographies for management companies and their clients.

When I finished school, I studied for a BTEC in Media Studies and during that time I added to it by ‘chasing’ my favourite celebrities and turning the experiences into interviews for potential magazine opportunities. None of these were officially published, but they did help me to hone my writing skills.

Just before starting my BA in Media Practice at Uni, I became a member of the Sony Street Team, where I had to bring awareness of Sony Music’s artists and new releases to the general public, predominantly via street marketing through flyer distribution. As the only member of the street team at my University, it was down me to spread the word at clubs and student events. I also later joined the street teams for Radio One (Westwood), Def Jam and EastWest Records (now known as Atlantic Records).

I landed an internship in the Press Office of the Columbia Records division of Sony Music Entertainment, which lasted almost 2 months. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there, as I learned a great deal about the workings of a press office, and it incorporated the two things I enjoy the most – writing and promoting.

After graduating in 1999, I found it difficult to secure permanent employment, so while searching I occupied myself by studying short courses and embarking on voluntary work to increase my knowledge and gain more experience, some of which were based on the Music Industry and Event Management. I also became a writer for RWD Magazine – an urban music and lifestyle publication.

From 2001 (for three years) I became the Assistant and Researcher for two talk shows on Choice FM in London – The Ladies Room’ and ‘The Angie Le Mar Show.’ This was voluntary and I thoroughly enjoyed it, as I was able to experience the production of a radio show first-hand. I answered listeners’ calls, and arranged competition giveaways. That same year I landed the role of Events Assistant and at RnB Ringtones (which then became RnB World). I was able to use my previous experience, by helping to recruit and co-ordinate the Street Team at events to promote the company’s services. RnB World was then launched as was ICON Magazine, and my interest in writing allowed me the role of Editorial Assistant, where I conducted interviews and features, and liaised with PR companies. I then moved on to become the Editorial Assistant for Pride Magazine, which is Europe’s leading lifestyle magazine for women of colour. There I was responsible for researching and writing content for the magazine, compiling the Events pages, attending screening and press events on behalf of the magazine, and maintaining contact with PR companies.

I made the decision to study for a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism at the London School of Journalism, and graduated in 2004. The course was quite intense, but I learned a great deal, and improved my skills.

I love writing, and I one day hope to add the title of ‘author’ by publishing a book, but in the meantime I want you to enjoy the various topics and posts on this lil ole blog of mine - http://wendibwrites.wordpress.com . I hope it sparks debate!

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Opinion pieces, women's lifestyle and features, blogs, humour

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